Groupon Warning.

[Londonlad1985]

Just now, Philosophical said:

No such thing as a free lunch eh?

Not even a substantially discounted one. 

[dnks34]

5 hours ago, johnb said:

I don't know about most of the above, but I would probably not be as keen to use vouchers for meals, as the caterer could adjust the meal downwards when they know you are paying less money. We did have one good meal through Groupon, I believe. On the other hand, when our children bought us a gift of theatre and meal in London, the first time we were given the tiniest meal (a small bowl of rice to share and a small amount on a plate), on the other occasion the theatre couldn't supply seats etc etc and then we were persuaded to change the play and it was rubbish, so left half time. Couldn't complain because they were gifts.

I have read reviews about another now failing high street eatery whos waiting staff treated customers very differently when presenting a voucher to them..... 

[SteveO]

We have used Groupon on and off for several years and have had some excellent and heavily-discounted goods and services from them including a Segway tour at Leeds Castle, a ghost walk in Canterbury and several meals. At no time have we had a problem and I can't say I have been pestered by follow-up e-mail from the companies involved.  I always read the terms and conditions carefully for exclusions and limitations before I buy and would expect a provider to honour a booking which was made within the T's and C's . If not, I would complain both to the provider and to Groupon.